"The campaigner writes for the first time about how her presidential bid fell apart - and how she was surprised to find out what Michael McDowell really thinks"
"Much has been written about my attempt to get on the presidential ballot last week, but before now I have not written about it myself."
"As a political novice, I learned much about the nomination process and about politicians."
"In response to those who have criticised what has been described as my late entry into the race, I have spoken about my concerns for my family and the impact that both a campaign and a possible election might have."
A campaigner attempted to gain a place on the presidential ballot but the bid fell apart after a late entry. The campaigner faced public criticism for entering late and emphasized concerns for family and the potential impact of both a campaign and a possible election on family life. As a political novice, the campaigner learned significant lessons about the nomination process and about politicians. The campaigner expressed surprise at discovering what Michael McDowell really thinks. The experience underscored practical and personal challenges of mounting a rapid national candidacy and the burdens that such a pursuit imposes on private life.
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